McDonald's
Solutions Architect
Chicago, IL, US
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$14,066 more — $141,398 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $141,398 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Company Description: McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand.
- As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand.
Responsibilities
- One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru).
- We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
- McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job.
Nice to have
- McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand.
- McDonald's Global Technology is here to power tomorrow's feel-good moments.
- Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we're digitizing the Golden Arches.
- Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we're reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald's restaurant.
- We face complex tech challenges every day.
- But that's where our diverse and talented teams come in.
- They're made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.
- Department Overview This role sits within Global and focuses on how technology, data, and processes operate across McDonald's global ecosystem.
Skills
- Long - Term Incentive:
Compensation
- Yes Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $127,332.00 - $159,165.00 per year The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible:
- This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
- This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.
Company info
- That's why you'll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time.
- Check out the McDonald's Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.
- McDonald's will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.
Equal opportunity
- McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce.
- equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce.
- If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
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